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Staff Spotlight: Meet Liette, a Pickleball Ambassador at McGaw YMCA! Liette sets up the courts, welcomes players, and teaches beginners. As a natural connector, she ensures everyone feels included and has fun on the court. A longtime member, Liette’s family has deep roots at the Y. After losing her husband […]
Mark Metz and Noreen Edwards are riding 4,100 Miles to build support for the McGaw YMCA’s Men’s Residence housing program and upcoming renovation project. Evanston, IL — This summer, four wheels will carry a mission across the country. From August 24 through mid-November 2025, McGaw YMCA Board Chair Mark Metz […]
McGaw YMCA’s free, six-week Summer Learning Programs, offered in partnership with Evanston/Skokie District 65, provided K–8 students with full day experiences centered on academic support, enrichment, and personal growth, along with plenty of hands-on activities, fun, and field trips. K–5 students in SLP (Summer Learning Program) strengthened their literacy and […]
Member Spotlight: Meet JoAnn! For the past 34 years, she has been an active member of the McGaw YMCA. What started as a place to work out and stay healthy has grown into a true community connection. JoAnn is often walking the track, participating in classes like Balance & Fall […]
Staff Spotlight: Meet Chantel, one of our amazing Lead Toddler Teachers at the McGaw YMCA Children’s Center! Chantel has been with the Y for 5.5 years, bringing heart, dedication, and a deep love for early childhood education to everything she does. From floater to Pre-K and Infant Teacher, Chantel’s journey […]